Senior python automation engineer - playwright - (immediate joiners only)

Company Overview : Innovya Technologies is a dynamic and growing software consulting firm that drives business automation with cutting-edge solutions. We help businesses quickly realize value from their technology and digital initiatives by delivering expert, context-driven product development.

Cultural Fit : At Innovya, we thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where continuous learning, teamwork, and disciplined execution are key. If you're results-driven, growth-minded, and eager to make an impact, Innovya is the place for you!

About the Role   We are seeking a highly skilled Python Automation Engineer to join our QA Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Python programming for backend API automation, along with proven expertise in Playwright and Selenium frameworks. Additional experience in ETL testing is preferred and will be considered a strong advantage.

This role requires someone with a solid understanding of automation of best practices, testing methodologies, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Key Responsibilities   Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Python for backend API testing.  Build, enhance, and execute automation frameworks using Playwright and Selenium .  Perform automation testing across web applications, services, and backend API layers.

Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to identify test scenarios and acceptance criteria.

Integrate automated tests with CI / CD pipelines and contribute to continuous testing strategies.

Review test automation results, report defects, and drive closure with development teams.

Participate in code reviews and ensure automation scripts follow best coding and maintainability practices.

(Optional but good to have) Validate data flows and transformations through ETL testing and assist in data validation efforts.  Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience).

3+ years of hands-on automation experience with strong proficiency in Python .  Experience in API testing and automation tools / frameworks such as Requests, Py Test API, Postman automation, Rest Assured (Python equivalent) .  Proven hands-on experience with Playwright and Selenium Web Driver for automation.  Strong understanding of automation frameworks, object-oriented programming, and reusable code structure.

Experience working with Git, CI / CD (Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Azure Dev Ops, etc.).

Strong analytical and debugging skills.  Good-to-Have Skills   Experience in ETL / Data Warehouse testing .  Familiarity with databases (SQL / No SQL) and ability to write complex queries for validation.

Exposure to cloud environments (AWS / Azure / GCP).  Soft Skills

Strong communication and documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and in cross-functional Agile teams.

Problem-solving mindset and ownership-driven work approach